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SOUTHERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Campus Safety and Security Manual
2014
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
General Campus Safety and Security Policies............................................................................................................... 5
Campus Personal Safety and Security .......................................................................................................................... 6
Campus Housing and Dormitories ................................................................................................................................ 6
Campus Crime Prevention ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Firearms or Other Weapons Strictly Prohibited on Campus ........................................................................................ 6
Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Florida State Statutes................................................................................................................................................ 8
Policy ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Emergency Notification System .................................................................................................................................... 9
Emergency Evacuation and Sheltering ......................................................................................................................... 9
Building Evacuations ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Sheltering within the Building ................................................................................................................................ 10
Violent and/or Criminal Behavior ........................................................................................................................... 10
Bomb Threats.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Natural Disasters......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Earthquakes ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tornados, Lightning and Hurricanes ...................................................................................................................... 11
Hurricane ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tornado............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Lightning............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Flooding .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Contact Local Authorities............................................................................................................................................ 14
For Medical Help ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
If You Are Rendering Help to the Injured ............................................................................................................... 14
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In the Event of a Fire ............................................................................................................................................... 14
When a Police Officer is Needed ............................................................................................................................ 14
Suspicious Package/Mail Protocol .............................................................................................................................. 15
Characteristics of a suspicious package include ..................................................................................................... 15
If you receive a suspicious package or envelope, here’s what you should do: ...................................................... 15
Chemical Emergency................................................................................................................................................... 15
Spill and Leak Response .......................................................................................................................................... 15
If Exposure Occurs .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Safety Escorts .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Identity Theft .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Don’t be a Victim .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Other important numbers: ..................................................................................................................................... 16
General Security.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Home Security............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Public Safety Department Safety Tips ........................................................................................................................ 17
Survival Is the Goal ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics ......................................................................................................................... 18
Procedure for Reporting Sexual Assault ..................................................................................................................... 19
College Sexual Assault Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information ......................................................................................... 21
Alcohol and Drug Use Policies .................................................................................................................................... 21
Campus Safety and Security Programs and Information Systems.............................................................................. 21
Safety Hazards Identification and Remediation Program .......................................................................................... 22
Student Counseling and Employee Assistance ........................................................................................................... 22
Crime and Emergency Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 22
Auburndale Campus ............................................................................................................................................... 22
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Brandon Campus..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Mt. Dora Campus .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Sanford Campus ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
2011 Crime Statistics .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Auburndale Campus ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Brandon Campus..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Mt. Dora Campus .................................................................................................................................................... 36
Orlando Campus ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
Sanford Campus ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
Sexual Misconduct Policy in Compliance with Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2013 .... 53
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Introduction
A college or college campus is an important part of the local community that it serves. As in any
neighborhood, it is important that all students and faculty and staff members realize that they should take
every possible precaution to prevent assault and crime against themselves and others.
The administration of Southern Technical College recognizes that the college’s campuses are part of the
community and experience the risks and threats of society as a whole. STC has established programs and
systems involving personnel, procedural methods, and physical means in order to provide as safe and
secure an environment on campus as possible. The STC student services and advisors provide information
and assistance on self-protection to students and employees. However, each individual also must take
action to utilize these crime prevention techniques. Lack of vulnerability is the key. A criminal looks for
and exploits perceived weaknesses. The less vulnerable the person, residence, or vehicle appears, the less
chance of assault, loss, theft, or robbery.
The information provided in this booklet is designed to inform, advise, and alert campus occupants about
Southern Technical College policies and procedures on crime awareness and reporting. Also, crime
methodology and crime prevention techniques are provided to assist in self-protection.
General Campus Safety and Security Policies
There are two important elements in creating and maintaining protective programs and systems: an
understanding by students and employees of campus crime and safety hazards, as well as methods of
communication and action to reduce or eliminate security and safety threats and hazards. Therefore, it is
the policy of Southern Technical College that all students and employees of STC campuses are to report
criminal acts and safety hazards or occurrences known to them.
The proper reporting procedure for everyone, in the event of any concern, is to contact the Southern
Technical College Office of the Executive Director (see Contact Numbers for each campus location). In
the event of an immediate threat, danger, injury, or criminal occurrence, you are advised to call the local
police/fire/emergency medical service in your jurisdiction. Usually, these emergency services can be
contacted from any telephone by dialing 9-1-1 or the local police/fire emergency numbers.
In all instances of criminal occurrence, loss of property, assault, threat, injury, or attempted crime, the
STC Executive Director’s Office must be contacted as soon as possible to facilitate proper reporting and
resource utilization and to record the occurrence for further study and preventive action. Please note that
incident reports are not public record. While STC incident reports are not public record, there is no
voluntary confidential reporting procedure or policy.
For criminal incidents and accident reports, STC will work with the local police jurisdiction to investigate
when appropriate. STC encourages anyone who has knowledge of a crime to make a report of the incident
to the College and the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction. All incidents related to a loss of STC
property require a mandatory police report.
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Campus Personal Safety and Security
STC provides security information, assistance, and service to aid campus occupants in the protection
process, but no person or location is 100 percent safe. STC uses patrolling officers at most locations to
observe and detect crimes and threats. However, the function of these security guards is primarily
informational and advisory. Security personnel are not police officers and are not empowered as such.
The primary protective means used involves restricting campus access and use to only those authorized
students, staff members, and employees, or their guests, for reasonable and safe purposes.
Campus Housing and Dormitories
Southern Technical College does not own, lease, rent, control, operate, or maintain any student/employee
housing and/or dormitories. The College has no arrangements, contracts, letters of understanding or other
formal and informal relationships with any potential student/employee housing facilities including, but
not limited to, apartments, apartment complexes, single family dwellings, multiple family dwellings,
hotels/motels, condominiums, town homes, housing cooperatives, or other forms of residence. Therefore,
this Handbook does not reference or contain policies and procedures specific to campus housing,
residences, and dormitories.
Campus Crime Prevention
A key element of campus crime prevention is student and faculty and staff member awareness and
participation to actively help our campuses remain safe for all. Campus crime prevention utilizes the eyes
and ears of the entire STC community to immediately report all suspicious activity to the Office of the
Executive Director.
Firearms or Other Weapons Strictly Prohibited on Campus
The Weapons Policy applies to all students and faculty and staff members of Southern Technical College
(STC) or (College), as well as individuals visiting or conducting business on College property. For
purposes of this policy, College property includes any facility that is owned, leased, or operated by the
College. Examples of College property include, but are not limited to, any STC campuses and College
parking areas. This policy also applies to College sponsored or supervised events, whether conducted on
or off campus. Examples of such events include graduation ceremonies, receptions, meetings,
conferences, and seminars.
Purpose
Southern Technical College prohibits the possession and control of weapons, firearms, and dangerous
devices, except as provided in the following paragraphs. Weapons are potential safety hazards, threaten to
interfere with the teaching and learning process, and are incompatible with the objective of preventing
violence. Accordingly, the purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe and secure College environment.
STC is committed to providing an environment that is violence free.
Definitions
Weapons: For the purpose of this policy, the term “weapon” or “weapons” means any object, device, or
instrument that is designed as a weapon; or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily
harm; or which may be used to inflict self-injury including, but not limited to,
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any firearm as that term is defined below;
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ammunition for any firearm;
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any object or device which propels or shoots, or that is capable of propelling or shooting, a
projectile that could cause bodily harm including, but not limited to: BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles,
paintball guns, tear gas launchers, sling shots, dart guns, flare guns, blow guns, spear guns, slings, bows
and/or arrows, and/or crossbows;
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any throwing device that could cause bodily harm and is normally intended for such purpose,
including, but not limited to, spears, throwing sticks, clubs, maces, throwing knives, and throwing stars;
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destructive or incendiary devices and their accelerants, fuses, igniters, blasting caps and/or timing
devices, including, but not limited to, gun powder, explosives, bombs, improvised explosive devices, pipe
bombs, letter bombs, gas bombs, plastic explosives, chemical explosives, detonators, fireworks, flashbang devices, grenades, mines, rockets and/or missiles (and any plans or diagrams for the construction of
any of the above devices);
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poisons, chemicals, acids, and toxins—except those that are marketed for nonviolent and
nonthreatening purposes and are being used for nonviolent and nonthreatening purposes, or those that are
being used in laboratory or coursework (mace and tear gas are prohibited under this section; chemical
sprays such as pepper spray, of not more than two ounces, may be used for personal self-defense to the
extent permissible by law);
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edged or piercing blades such as knives, swords, axes, sword canes, dirks, daggers, switchblades,
or any other piercing, slashing, cutting, or bladed instrument greater than three (3) inches in length
(excluding ordinary pocket knives or plastic knives, blunt-bladed table knives, or kitchen knives in
designated food-preparation areas);
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blunt or striking instruments such as nightsticks, batons, clubs, fighting sticks, staves, and brass
knuckles, as well as all traditional martial arts weapons (such as, but not limited to, sais, kamas,
nunchaku, swords, and tonfa);
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stunning or immobilizing devices such as tasers, electronic conducive devices (whether contact or
dart firing), tear gas, nerve gas, and biological or chemical agents;
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slashing or lashing instruments such as, but not limited to, whips;
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traps and spring guns;
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replicas, toys, models, miniaturized, or ceremonial versions of any of the above, when exhibited or
used for the purpose of intimidating or causing fear of violence in another person.
Firearm: For the purpose of this policy, the term “firearm” means any weapon that will, is designed, or
may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any
such weapon; and any firearm muffler or firearm silencer. Examples of firearms include, but are not
limited to, handguns, machine guns, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, or other firearms of any nature.
Law Enforcement Officials: For the purpose of this policy, the term “law enforcement officials” means
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all officers or employees of the United States or the state of Florida, or any agency, commission,
department, board, division, county, city, town, municipality or subdivision thereof who have authority to
make arrests;
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officers or employees of the United States or the state of Florida, or any agency, commission,
department, board, division, county, city, town, municipality or subdivision thereof, special district, or
other governmental authorities licensed and authorized as a condition of employment to carry a concealed
weapon;
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members of the Armed Forces of the United States, the organized reserves, state militia, state
defense force, or Florida National Guard when on duty; preparing themselves for, going to, or coming
from military duty; or under orders
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an employee of the state prisons or correctional systems who has been so designated by the
Department of Corrections;
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all state attorneys and United States attorneys and their respective assistants and investigators
licensed and authorized as a condition of employment to carry a concealed weapon.
Florida State Statutes
Section 790.25(5), Florida Statutes, authorizes people 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed
firearm or other weapon in a private conveyance for self-defense if the weapon is securely encased and
not readily accessible for immediate use. Section 790.115(2) (a), Florida Statutes prohibits possessing
weapons or firearms on school property. Although Section 790.115(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes, provides that
a person may carry a firearm in a vehicle pursuant to Statute 790.25(5), it provides that schools may
provide policies prohibiting this exception.
Southern Technical College is a “school,” as defined under Section 790.115(2)(a), Florida Statutes. This
policy is intended to prohibit the exception for carrying firearms in a vehicle on College property pursuant
to Sections 790.115(2)(a) and 790.25(5), Florida Statutes.
Policy
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Except as expressly provided herein, it is strictly prohibited for any Southern Technical College
student, staff member, faculty member, or any individual visiting or conducting business on College
property or at a College sponsored or supervised event to knowingly, intentionally, deliberately, or
inadvertently introduce, possess, store, use, purchase, sell, or exchange any weapon, as defined herein,
while on any College Property or at any College sponsored or supervised event. This prohibition includes
weapons stored on one’s person; in a motor vehicle; or in an office, residential hall, or any building on
College property.
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This policy does not prohibit
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weapons carried by law enforcement officials or other state or federal agents authorized by
their governmental agency to carry weapons;
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legitimate work tools required to complete work on campus;
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The Executive Director may grant exceptions to this policy to allow an individual to possess a
weapon for the conducting of College-approved academic programs or training exercises or other
College-approved activities or practices and in other special circumstances. An exception may only be
granted with the express written permission of the president of Southern Technical College. Any request
for an exception to this policy must have sufficient detail to fully describe the purpose or objective of
having a weapon on College property or at a College sponsored or supervised event, the time period
during which the weapon
will be on College property or at a College sponsored or supervised event, what use will be made of the
weapon while on College property or at a College sponsored or supervised event, and where and for how
long the weapon will be stored. Any exception granted by the STC administration must be in writing,
shall specify any limitations on use and possession of the weapon, and must address the issue of storage
of the weapon. The written exception must be approved by the president prior to its issuance by the
Executive Director.
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Any violation of this policy by any individual is considered serious misconduct and may subject
the violator to penalties including, but not limited to, discipline up to and including termination under this
and any other applicable STC policy. This may result in discipline up to and including dismissal from the
College; eviction from the property or event; notification of local law enforcement officials for police
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response and action; or issuance of a written directive from the Executive Director barring future access to
or entry upon College property or at a College sponsored or supervised event.
Any person who becomes aware of a violation of this policy must notify the Executive Director
immediately. Failure to notify the Office of the Executive Director of a violation of this policy constitutes
misconduct and may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion in the case of a student,
termination in the case of an employee, and eviction from College property or a College sponsored or
supervised event in the case of a person visiting or conducting business on College property or at a
College sponsored or supervised event, as well as notification of local law enforcement for police
response and action. Additionally, in the case of an individual visiting or conducting business on College
property or at a College sponsored or supervised event, that individual may be issued a written directive
from the Executive Director’s Office barring future access to or entry upon College property or at a
College sponsored or supervised event.
Emergency Notification System
Southern Technical College has implemented a mass notification system designed to alert the entire STC
community in the event of an emergency. An immediate emergency notification will be sent without
delay to notify the STC community of any confirmed immediate threat to the health or safety of STC
students or employees on campus. The decision to notify the community will be based on a case-by-case
basis. Warnings may only be delayed or withheld if they would compromise efforts to contain the
emergency. The Executive Director or the Director of Education will initiate the message based on the
original threat assessment and confirmation. Since the College has no student or resident housing,
notification of emergencies is typically accomplished via local television stations and radio channels.
Emergency Evacuation and Sheltering
Emergencies such as fires, bomb threats, and civil disturbances may necessitate the evacuation of
buildings or may require that individuals take shelter within the building during hours of operations.
Generally, the following procedures apply:
Building Evacuations
1. Any incident requiring building evacuation shall be immediately reported to the appropriate
authorities by dialing 911. If conducting a drill, notification to the local fire department and the
campus’s security/alarm company is required in advance of the scheduled drill.
2. If a building evacuation is required, all individuals will exit the building expeditiously and in an
orderly manner via the nearest approved emergency exit route. Instructors should ensure that they and
their students know the correct route to take as indicated on drawings located in each room.
Instructors should take attendance rosters with them when evacuating. If necessary, utilize the stairs:
never take the elevator.
3. Take along any personal property, if safe to so, including car keys, medications, textbooks and
notebooks, etc. Doors to rooms should be closed, but not locked. Do not open drawers or cabinets or
turn lights on or off.
4. Once outside the building, move immediately away from the building. Instructors will take attendance
to assure that all students are present and out of the building. Do not allow students to go to their
vehicles or otherwise leave the area.
5. Ensure that roadways, fire lanes, fire hydrant areas, and walkways are kept clear for emergency
vehicles and personnel.
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6. DO NOT return to the building once evacuated to look for missing people or property as you may
become another victim needing rescue. Report any missing people to your supervisor.
7. Wait until instructed to return inside.
Sheltering within the Building
Some emergencies may necessitate that students and employees take shelter and remain within the
building. Students must be notified of the correct gathering places within the building, which would
generally consist of interior classrooms and other spaces away from exterior walls. This would become
necessary only when conditions outside of the building become unsafe due to such things as chemical
spills in the immediate area, natural disasters such as tornadoes, civil disturbances, etc.
Violent and/or Criminal Behavior
A clear and consistent response to threats of violence on campus can protect victims and others from
immediate danger while assisting them in contacting the resources and services they require. Early
intervention also helps prevent interrupting the learning process and communicates the message that any
type of violence is unacceptable both on campus and in the community. Southern Technical College seeks
to support the community’s intolerance of violent behavior.
Therefore, it is the policy of Southern Technical College to view violence of any type as a potential crime
that requires immediate intervention and a coordinated response from the college, local authorities, and
community outreach programs. The objective must be to reduce the possibility of violence and threats
against the victim and other involved individuals while continuing to maintain a safe learning
environment for all members of the student body, faculty, and staff.
When confronted with a violent act involving a student or staff member, the affected faculty/staff member
should:
1. Assess the situation and CALL THE POLICE immediately if a violent confrontation is taking place or
is threatened. Where possible, restore order by separating the parties, assessing any injuries or the
need for medical attention. Avoid taking any action that would place you at additional risk.
2. If no immediate threat is present, faculty/staff shall notify their immediate supervisor, normally the
Executive Director and/or Director of Education.
3. The Executive Direcotr will interview the possible victim and all involved parties separately in an
effort to gain insight into the facts surrounding the allegation. In part, the investigation should seek to
determine if college rules or policies have been violated. If so, appropriate disciplinary action should
be initiated.
4. Based on the facts provided and minus any immediate threat, assess the need for immediate local law
enforcement intervention and additional campus security.
Bomb Threats
All bomb threats are to be reported to the police by dialing 911 as quickly as possible. When a bomb
threat is received, the following procedures should be adhered to:
1. Be calm, courteous, and LISTEN. Do not interrupt the caller.
2. Try to get the message exactly as it was communicated.
3. Keep the caller on the line as long as possible and ask the following questions:
a. Where is the bomb located?
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b. When is it going to explode?
c. What kind of bomb is it?
d. What does it look like?
e. Why are you doing this?
Attempt to determine the following and remember to write it down:
a. Time of call
b. Approximate age and gender of caller
c. Speech pattern, accent, possible nationality or other identifiable characteristics
d. Emotional state or attitude of the caller (excited, calm, crying, laughing, arrogant, remorseful,
etc.)
e. Background noises (music, sirens, aircraft, traffic, other people, laughter, machinery, trains,
telephones ringing, etc.)
f. Write down as much information as possible, even if it seems trivial at the time
Inform the Campus Executive Director immediately.
An evacuation alarm should be activated.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY SUSPICIOUS OBJECT!
Natural Disasters
Earthquakes
During an earthquake, remain calm and quickly follow the appropriate steps listed below.
If you are indoors:
 Seek refuge in a doorway or beneath a desk/table.
 Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and heavy equipment.
 When the building alarm is sounded, follow the Building Evacuation Procedures outlined
in this directive.
If you are outdoors:
 Move quickly away from a building, utility poles, and other structures. Move to an area at
least 500 feet away from the affected building(s). If requested, please assist emergency
crews as necessary. Do not return to an evacuated building unless you have been told by a
college official that the building is clear and it is safe to return.
 Avoid downed power or utility lines as they may be energized.
If you are in an automobile:
 Stop at the safest place available, preferably away from power lines and trees.
 Stop as quickly as safety permits, but stay in the vehicle for the shelter it offers.
Tornados, Lightning and Hurricanes
Hurricane
A hurricane is a severe tropical cyclone originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or
Caribbean Sea; traveling north, northwest, or northeast; and usually involving heavy rains. A tropical
storm becomes a hurricane when its winds reach a speed of 75 miles per hour. NOTE: The speed that a
hurricane travels across land or sea is usually 10 to 20 miles per hour.
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Hurricane Preparation
A number of hurricanes reach land each year, causing death and massive destruction of property.
Survival is the most important element in your hurricane plan. Local news media periodically broadcast
alerts with regard to hurricane location, intensity, and direction of travel. The key to survival is
preparedness. Preparedness means having a sound hurricane plan. Preparation for a hurricane involves
knowing when to secure property and when to evacuate threatened areas. Evacuation is the best
precaution for surviving any hurricane. Hurricanes usually travel at a speed that will allow people to
evacuate. Any preparation plan should include the possibility of evacuation.
Family Emergency Plan
Make sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down
together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do
in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you
can access it in the event of a disaster.
Hurricane Watches and Warnings
A hurricane watch is a governmental agency announcement issued for an area when there is a threat of
hurricane conditions striking within 36 hours. A hurricane warning is an announcement issued for an area
when hurricane conditions are expected to strike within 24 hours. When a hurricane warning is received,
all protective preparations should be made with the expectation that the hurricane will strike.
Hurricane Watch
In the event of a hurricane watch, the college president will confer with members of STC’s administrative
staff in preparation for hurricane protection activity. Members of the college community may begin plans
for evacuating a campus and preparing facilities and equipment for hurricane protection.
If a hurricane is pending, the administration will closely monitor the national hurricane center bulletins.
Classes will be held as scheduled unless a representative of the administration contacts the campus
administration to cancel classes. If classes are canceled, the Executive Director or other ranking on-site
administrator will designate individuals to call the primary telephone numbers of each student and advise
that classes are canceled. The representative will also contact the Director of IT to have cancellation
notices placed on the STC home page.
Tornado
Tornadoes, the most violent atmospheric storms, can form anywhere at any time. You must have a
survival plan for everywhere you may be. Discuss these plans with your family and friends and then make
safety plans. It could save a life.
Tornado Watch
A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for producing a tornado or tornadoes.
Tornado Warning
A tornado warning is issued when one or more tornadoes have been spotted. Occasionally tornadoes
develop so rapidly that advance warning is not possible. Remain alert for signs of an approaching tornado
such as a dark, often greenish sky; large hail; or a loud roar similar to a freight train.
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Tornado Safety Rules
• The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement, or safe room.
• If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the
lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative.
• Mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes. Abandon mobile homes and go to the nearest sturdy
building or shelter immediately.
• If you are caught outdoors, seek shelter in a basement, shelter, or sturdy building. If you cannot quickly
walk to a shelter immediately get into a vehicle, buckle your seat belt, and try to drive to the closest sturdy
shelter. If flying debris occurs while you are driving, pull over and park. Now you have the following
options as last resorts:
• Stay in your vehicle with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows, and cover your head
with your hands and a blanket, if possible.
• If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, exit your car, and lie in that area,
covering your head with your hands. Your choice should be driven by your specific circumstances.
Lightning
• NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area.
• If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.
• When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter.
• Safe shelter is a substantial building or inside an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle.
• Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last clap of thunder.
Indoor Lightning Safety Tips
• Stay off corded phones, computers, and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with
electricity.
• Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths, and faucets.
• Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
• Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.
Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction Tips
NO PLACE outside is safe when lightning is in the area, but if you are caught outside with no safe
shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk:
• Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks.
• NEVER lie flat on the ground.
• NEVER use a tree for shelter.
• NEVER use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.
• Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.
• Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.).
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should ANY of the above actions be taken if a building or metalvehicle is nearby.
If Someone Is Struck
• Victims do not carry an electrical charge and may need immediate medical attention.
• Monitor the victim and begin CPR or AED, if necessary.
• Call 9-1-1 for help.
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Flooding
Move immediately out of the affected area and seek shelter above the water level. Do not re-enter until
told to do so by college officials due to the potential for electric shock because of water coming in contact
with electrical devices.
Contact Local Authorities
For Medical Help
• Call 9-1-1 and give emergency personnel your EXACT location—what building, floor, etc., the type of
injury (bleeding, fracture, etc.), and your name;
• Stay on the line—Police or fire personnel will request that you wait. Help will be sent, then you will be
asked for additional information;
• Once emergency medical services (EMS/fire rescue) have arrived and treated the victim, it will be the
victim’s choice whether or not they want to be transported.
If You Are Rendering Help to the Injured
• Do not move the victim (unless he or she is in a dangerous area).
• If someone else is available and competent enough to use a phone, direct them, in no uncertain terms, to
dial 9-1-1 and to come back and advise once they have done so. If no one else is available, dial 9-1-1
yourself before initiating any first aid.
• Restore breathing and/or heartbeat—(CPR, if trained).
• Keep others away from the victim.
• Use direct pressure to control a bleeding wound.
• Know your own limitations on the type of aid you can render.
• Do not overreact.
In the Event of a Fire
• Pull the nearest fire alarm.
• Evacuate, with all other building occupants, to a safe, secure distance from the building in accordance
with the Evacuation Procedure described above. Coordinate with emergency responders in assuring that
all building occupants are accounted for.
• Call 9-1-1 for the fire department, and give them your location and the following information:
1. exact location of the fire;
2. type of fire (trash can, smoke, flames, etc.);
3. your name.
When a Police Officer is Needed
• Call 9-1-1 (if emergency) and be prepared to give the following:
1. exact location;
2. type of problem (disturbance, vandalism, etc.);
3. your name.
• Keep other people away from the scene.
• See to your own personal safety and the safety of those around you. Do not approach any area where
there is any suspicion of a risk or danger.
• Do not touch or disturb anything.
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• If possible, get a description of the suspect, vehicle, and the license plate number.
• Attempt to keep others safe and calm.
Suspicious Package/Mail Protocol
The FBI and U.S. Postal Service authorities have issued tips for identifying, handling and reporting
suspicious mail, as follows:
Characteristics of a suspicious package include
• no return address;
• possibly mailed from a foreign country;
• excessive postage;
• restrictive markings like “Personal” or “Special Delivery”;
• misspellings in the address;
• addressed to a title rather than an individual;
• badly typed or written;
• uneven in shape;
• rigid or bulky packaging;
• strange odor;
• oily stains, discoloration, or crystallization on the packaging;
• excessive tape or string;
• arrives unexpectedly or from someone unfamiliar to you;
• protruding wires;
• the city or state in the postmark does not match the return address.
If you receive a suspicious package or envelope, here’s what you should do:
• Do not move it.
• Do not open, smell, or taste it.
• Don’t shake or bump the item.
• Isolate the package.
• Stay away and keep others away from the suspicious package.
• Wash your hands vigorously for five minutes with soap and water.
• Call 9-1-1.
Chemical Emergency
In the event of a chemical emergency, call 9-1-1 and then notify the Executive Director’s Office.
Spill and Leak Response
• Evacuate the area.
• Remove potential sources of ignition.
• Stay away until given the “all clear.”
If Exposure Occurs
If you are exposed through
• inhalation—move to fresh air;
• eyes—flush with water for 15 minutes;
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• skin—wash with soap and water for five minutes;
• swallowing—seek immediate medical help.
If a coworker is exposed
• identify hazardous chemicals in use;
• refer to labels for specifics.
Safety Escorts
Where available, Security Guards will provide safety walking escorts upon request to anyone in the STC
community, on STC property limits.
Identity Theft
Don’t be a Victim


Protect your good name from bad people. If your wallet or purse is ever stolen, call the police, then
file an incident report with STC.
Call to cancel your credit cards
MasterCard 800-307-7309
Visa 800-336-8472
American Express 800-528-4800
Discover 800-347-2683
Diners Club 800-234-6377
Federal Trade Commission 877-ID-THEFT and/or 877-FTC-HELP (to report ID theft)
Other important numbers:
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 (to replace your card)
Department of Drivers Licenses 800-500-1240 (to renew your driver’s license)
Department of Motor Vehicles (850) 922-9000 (Tallahassee)
A Security Fraud Alert may be added to alert potential creditors to confirm your identification before
granting credit in your name. Security alerts are generally added when you suspect that your identification
information is being, or could be, used in a fraudulent manner. Send a written statement to all three credit
organizations detailing the fraud. Here are the three national credit reporting organizations:
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.
www.experian.com
P.O. Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013
888-397-3742 • Security Fraud Alert 800-311-4769
TraSTCnion (formerly TRW)
www.traSTCnion.com
P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19022
800-888-4213 • Security Fraud Alert 800-680-7289
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Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc.
www.equifax.com
P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374
800-685-1111 • Security Fraud Alert 800-525-6285
General Security
• If you see something, say something.
• Lock doors at all times (residence and vehicle).
• Do not prop doors open.
• Exercise, travel, or jog with a friend or partner.
• Be aware of unusual or suspicious people or conditions.
• Stay in well-lit areas of the campus.
Home Security

Good locks on windows and doors make it difficult for assailants and burglars to get in. Make sure
you always use the security measures available.
 When you are at home, pull down your shades or curtains when it is dark out.
 If you let someone in and then have second thoughts, be assertive and demand that the person leave—
or leave yourself.
 Call a friend or neighbor to come over.
 Pretend you are not alone; mention a friend or family member asleep in the next room. Anyone who
refuses to leave is a trespasser, and you should call the local police (9-1-1) to have him or her
removed.
 Make sure hallways, entrances, garages, and grounds are well lit. Leave porch lights on all night.
 When away from home for the night, or when you expect to return after dark, leave an interior light on
in a room or two, with shades drawn. Leave a television or radio on to give the impression that
someone is at home.
 Install a peephole in your door, if your landlord approves.
 When someone is at your door, never open it until you know who is there. Repair and sales people,
police, and survey takers carry identification. Ask to see it, and if you have any doubt or question, call
the company to verify the person’s identity before you permit entry.
.
The following are more general security tips:
• If someone wants to use the phone, make the call for him or her without opening the door.
• Get to know your neighbors so you can get help if necessary. Be familiar with who is coming and going
in the neighborhood.
• List initials and last name only on your mailbox or door. Consider not listing your address in the phone
book.
• Avoid giving out information about yourself or making appointments with strangers over the phone.
Public Safety Department Safety Tips
All students and employees of STC campuses are to report criminal acts and safety hazards or occurrences
known to them as soon as possible. The following list has safety tips that students and employees should
use while traveling to and from campuses.
• Lock all doors in your vehicle at all times.
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• While on-site, do not prop any doors open.
• Travel in pairs, particularly to and from your vehicle or transit mode.
• Park in areas where there is adequate lighting.
• Use the buddy system and/or escort service provided while traveling to and from your car and/or to
other site facilities, if at all possible.
• Report all unusual or suspicious people or conditions to site coordinators, risk management, and security
personnel.
• Read all safety bulletins in order to be alerted to potential safety hazards, risks, or concerns.
• Contact STC if any safety concerns or issues arise while on assignment for intern, resident, practicum,
or clinical placement.
• On campus and at all STC sites and centers, wear your STC-issued campus card at all times and report
individuals not wearing proper identification.
• Be alert to individuals loitering or hanging around.
• Have your keys out and ready to open your vehicle door when exiting any building.
• Minimize carrying packages, wearing expensive jewelry, and/or carrying large amounts of cash while
working and/or commuting.
• Report any areas, such as hallways, entrances, garages, or grounds, that are not well lit to the campus
Executive Director.
• Avoid giving out personal data over the phone.
• If you feel uncomfortable, trust your intuition, do not enter an area with a stranger.
• If your vehicle is disabled (e.g., a flat tire) when you leave work/school, seek help by phone or at the
nearest business. Attackers will often disable victims’ cars in order to make the drivers more vulnerable.
• Check the back seat and underneath your vehicle before unlocking and entering the vehicle.
• If you are traveling by bus, use care when getting off the bus in an isolated area. Make yourself aware of
the area and any individuals who may be following you when you exit or enter the bus.
This is not an all-inclusive list; however, STC’s primary concern is the safety of its students and staff
members. These tips are designed to alert students and staff members to safety concerns and issues.
Students are encouraged to use common sense at all times. If something does not appear to look right, it is
probably not right—trust your intuition. Students should report unusual or suspicious situations
immediately and proceed with caution.
Survival Is the Goal
Prevention measures can reduce the risk of attack, but they are not 100 percent effective. What can you do
if you are attacked? There is no ready answer because each situation is different. Recent studies show that
an immediate aggressive response will be twice as likely to increase the possibility of escape but can
aggravate the situation. Submitting does not guarantee that violence will not occur, however. Evaluate the
situation for possible ways of escape. If one method does not work, try another. Often, victims have tried
several different escape ideas before one worked.
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics
Southern Technical College provides annual crime statistics in compliance with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act. These statistics include the
College’s incident reports, reports from College officials, and law enforcement agencies in areas
surrounding the STC campuses.
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Each year, the College submits an annual report to the federal government. In addition, the annual crime
statistics are contained in this Safety and Security Manual, which is distributed to all students and staff
members.
Procedure for Reporting Sexual Assault
Southern Technical College students are encouraged to report to a college administrator any occurrences
of sexual assault, whether violent assault or acquaintance (date) rape.
College Sexual Assault Policy
The purpose and scope of the Sexual Assault Policy is to establish a policy and definition concerning
sexual assault. This policy applies to all students. Please also see the Student Handbook for the STC
policy and definitions of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. Completing a report with STC does
not commit the student to any subsequent course of action. Confidentiality is a critical concern for victims
of sexual assault. Student victims frequently express fear that family, friends, professors, police,
residential hall staff, and/or press will learn of their experience. Insofar as it does not interfere with the
College’s legal or ethical obligations, the College will honor the victim’s choices regarding additional
reporting and follow-up. While options and alternatives will be presented and discussed, final decisions
are left to victims unless they are too seriously injured to make their own decisions.
1. POLICY: It is the policy of Southern Technical College that no person, including a student or
employee, may threaten the health and safety of a member of the college community, or any person on
college property or at a college sponsored or supervised activity, through the commission of sexual
assault, including acquaintance rape.
2. DEFINITION: The college recognizes the Florida state statute and any state statute or regulation as
appropriate for the particular location. Additionally, Southern Technical College acknowledges
acquaintance rape in its definition of sexual assault. Acquaintance rape is defined as forced, manipulated,
or coerced sexual intercourse by a friend or acquaintance. It is an act of violence, aggression, and power,
in which the victim, under protest or without consent, is forced to experience a sexual act through verbal
coercion, threats, physical restraint, and/or physical violence.
3. CONSIDERATION AND RIGHTS TO BE AFFORDEDTO ALL CAMPUS COMMUNITY
MEMBERS REGARDINGTHE SEXUAL ASSAULT:
A. The right to have all sexual assaults against them treated with seriousness; and the right, as
victims, to be treated with dignity
B. The right to have any sexual assault committed against them investigated and adjudicated by
the duly constituted criminal and civil authorities of the governmental entity in which the crimes
occurred; and the right to the full and prompt cooperation and assistance of campus personnel in
notifying the proper authorities
C. The right to be free from pressure that would suggest that victims (1) not report crimes
committed against them to civil and criminal authorities or to the campus Public Safety and
disciplinary officials; or (2) report crimes as lesser offenses than the victim perceives them to be
D. The right to be free from suggestions that sexual assault victims not report, or under-report,
crimes because (1) victims are somehow “responsible” for the commission of crimes against them;
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(2) victims were contributors and negligent or assumed the risk of being assaulted; or (3) by
reporting crimes, they would incur unwanted personal publicity
E. The right to the full, prompt, and reasonable cooperation from campus personnel in responding
to the incident
F. The right to have access to counseling services established by STC or other victim-service
entities G. The right to require that campus personnel take the necessary steps or actions
reasonably feasible to prevent unwanted contact with, or proximity to, alleged assailants after an
assault is reported, including assistance with academic and housing accommodations, if requested
and reasonably available
H. The entitlement of both accuser and accused to the same opportunities to have others present
during a disciplinary proceeding
I. The right of both accuser and accused to be informed of the outcome of any college disciplinary
proceedings
4. DISCIPLINARY ACTION: In addition to any criminal or civil actions that may be pending or in
progress, the college reserves the right to pursue separate disciplinary action. People found responsible for
sexual assault may expect disciplinary actions that could include suspension or dismissal from the college.
5. EDUCATION AND INFORMATION: The college, through the departments of student life,
residential life, recreation and wellness, and public safety, provides educational and informational
programs and materials regarding awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses. This
information is provided through scheduled and on-demand programs.
6. Internal Judicial Process: In cases in which a student charges another student with sexual
assault, the dean of student affairs or designee will process the case according to procedures stated in the
Student Code of Conduct. Such college adjudication will proceed independently of any criminal and/or
civil cases involving the victim and the accused.
7. STC Public Safety and the Local Police : Report all crimes to both STC and to the local
police. Completing a report with STC does not commit the student to any subsequent course of action.
Confidentiality is a critical concern for victims of sexual assault. Student victims frequently express fear
that family, friends, professors, police, residential hall staff, and/or press will learn of their experience.
Insofar as it does not interfere with the College’s legal or ethical obligations, the College will honor the
victim’s choices regarding additional reporting and follow-up. While options and alternatives will be
presented and discussed, final decisions are left to victims unless they are too seriously injured to make
their own decisions.
If any crime happens on campus, call STC and the local police. The primary concern is the safety and
well-being of the person who has been assaulted. Second and third concerns are the apprehension of the
assailant and preservation of evidence of the crime. When police officers arrive, they can assist the victim
in obtaining medical assistance, if necessary. At this time, the only information needed is a brief account
of what happened, a physical description of the assailant, and the assailant’s direction of travel. Later, a
more detailed interview will take place. The sooner the crime is reported, the better the chance that the
assailant will be caught. Preserving physical evidence will increase the chance of prosecuting the
assailant. The police may ask for clothing and other items to check for evidence.
If the victim does not want to file an official police report of the incident, he or she can still provide the
police with information about the assault. This information may help the police arrest the assailant and
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prevent another assault. Information may be provided directly or through a friend or advocate. Help is
available from the state attorney’s office for victims with questions or doubts about prosecution.
This handbook includes contact numbers for local and regional sexual assault/rape crisis centers.
Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information
Incarceration may temporarily remove a sex offender from the streets, but it does nothing to prevent the
offender from committing another crime when released. The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where to
obtain law enforcement agency information concerning registered sex offenders. It also necessitates that
sex offenders already required under state law to register in a state provide notice to each institution of
higher education in that state where he or she is employed, carries on a vocation, volunteers services, or is
a student.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a system for making certain registry information
on violent sex offenders publicly available by means of the Internet. The information made available
includes the offender’s name; all aliases that he/she has used or under which he/she may have been
known; his/her vital statistics including date of birth, race, sex, hair color, eye color, height, and weight;
last reported address; and a photograph. Pertinent Web site addresses for securing related information are
www.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators
www.daviepolice.com
www.sheriff.org/sexualpredators
Alcohol and Drug Use Policies
STC has established rules and regulations on the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol on college campuses
and at college events. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of drugs
and the abuse of alcohol are prohibited in and on Southern Technical College owned or controlled
property and as a part of any activities. No STC employee or student is to report to work or school while
under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The enforcement of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to
underage drinking; possession, use, and sale of drugs; and any other criminal occurrences is referred to
the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
Southern Technical College has adopted the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Policy. This policy
complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (Pub.L.No.101-226, title 34 C.F.R., part 86)
and includes a description of drug and alcohol abuse education and resource programs and agency
locations.
Campus Safety and Security Programs and Information Systems
Southern Technical College uses several programs and systems to inform students and employees about
campus security.
1. A general campus safety booklet, which contains informative and educational material regarding
crimes and threats to students and employees, is provided. Also included are contact telephone numbers
for law enforcement agencies, and other resource agencies.
2. Safety and security informational programs and information are provided by the office of Student
Services in the form of personal contact and student orientation.
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Safety Hazards Identification and Remediation Program
The STC administration and general community work together to provide a safe environment for all by
identifying and correcting any and all safety hazards observed by anyone on campus and reported.
Campus supervisors coordinate inspections of all exterior lighting on campus, as well as the periodic
testing of all emergency systems, which includes the inspection and maintenance of locks, doors,
windows, lights, and alarms. Any member of the STC community is invited and encouraged to report any
physical safety hazards to the Office of the Executive Director.
STC Public Safety’s protective caregiving includes first
Student Counseling and Employee Assistance
Student Services offers individual advising for students struggling with personal and/or interpersonal
problems and crises. However, the Student Services’ staff members are not trained and licensed
counselors. Students requiring counseling outside the expertise of the Student Services Department are
routinely referred to available community agencies and resources to receive assistance.
Crime and Emergency Contact Information
Auburndale Campus
Agency
Location
Emergency Phone Number
Auburndale Police Department
2 Bobby Green Plaza
Auburndale, Florida 33823
(863) 965-5555 (Non-emergency)
100 Ariana Avenue
Auburndale, Florida 33823
(863) 965-5522 (Non-emergency)
300 Avenue M, NW
Winter Haven, Florida 33880
(863) 534-4700 (Non-emergency)
200 Avenue F, NE
Winter Haven, Florida 33881
(863) 293-1121 (Non-emergency)
1324 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Lakeland, Florida 33805
(863) 687-1100 (Non-emergency)
Tampa General Hospital
1 Davis Blvd., Ste 203
Tampa, Florida 33601
Peace River Center
P.O. Box 1559
Bartow, Florida 33831
(863) 413-2708
Central District
3635 Avenue G NW
Winter Haven, Florida 33811
(863) 297-1100 (Non-emergency)
FBI Tampa
5525 West Gray Street
Tampa, Florida 33609
9-1-1
Auburndale Fire Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Winter Haven Hospital
Lakeland
Center
Florida
Center
Regional
Poison
Medical
Information
Rape Crisis Center
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
FBI
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9-1-1
9-1-1
*FHP (star 347) for cell phones
9-1-1
9-1-1
1-800-222-1222
(863) 413-2707 (Hotline)
9-1-1
(813) 253-1000
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
The Weather Channel
Secret Service
U.S. Marshal
ATF
Weather Info
(813) 228-2636
(813) 483-4200
(813) 202-7300
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Auburndale
+FL+33823:4:US
WPCV 97.5
WTVT9, Fox 13
Radio
Television
Brandon Campus
Agency
Location
Brandon Police Department
Brandon Fire Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon Urgent Care Center
Florida
Center
Poison
Information
Rape Crisis Center
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s
Office
FBI
Secret Service
U.S. Marshal
ATF
Weather Info
Emergency Phone Number
(813) 272-6600 (Non-emergency)
11305 N. McKinley Drive
Tampa, Florida 33612
(813) 558-1800 (Non-emergency)
119 Oakfield Drive
Brandon, Florida 33511
(813) 681-5551 (Non-emergency)
206 E. Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, FL 33511
Tampa General Hospital
1 Davis Blvd., Ste 203
Tampa, Florida 33601
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
One Crisis Center Plaza
Tampa, Florida 33613
(813) 264-9955
2310 North Falkenburg Road
Tampa, Florida 33619
(813) 247-8555 (Non-emergency)
FBI Tampa
5525 West Gray Street
Tampa, Florida 33609
(813) 253-1000
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
The Weather Channel
Radio
Television
9-1-1
9-1-1
9-1-1
*FHP (star 347) for cell phones
9-1-1
813‐681‐5571
1-800-222-1222
813-234-1234 (Hotline)
or 211
9-1-1
(813) 228-2636
(813) 483-4200
(813) 202-7300
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Auburndale
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Mt. Dora Campus
Agency
Location
Emergency Phone Number
Mt. Dora Police Department
1300 N Donnelly St
Mount Dora, Florida 32757
(352) 735-7130 (Non-emergency)
(352) 735-7140 (Non-emergency)
600 S.E. 25th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34471
9-1-1
Mt. Dora Fire Department
Florida Highway Patrol
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9-1-1
9-1-1
*FHP (star 347) for cell phones
Florida Hospital Waterman
Mt. Dora Centra Care
Florida
Center
Poison
Information
Rape Crisis Center
Lake County Sheriff’s Office
FBI
Secret Service
U.S. Marshal
ATF
Weather Info
(352) 732-1260 (Non-emergency)
100 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-3333 (Non-emergency)
19015 US Highway 441
Mt. Dora, FL 32757
Tampa General Hospital
1 Davis Blvd., Ste 203
Tampa, Florida 33601
Haven of Lake and Sumter
Counties, Inc.
P.O. Box 492335
Leesburg, Florida 34748
(352) 787-5889 (Non-emergency)
360 West Ruby Street
Tavares, Florida 32778
(352) 343-2101 (Non-emergency)
FBI Jacksonville
6061 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Orlando, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Orlando, Florida
The Weather Channel
Radio
Television
9-1-1
(352) 383-6479
1-800-222-1222
352-787-1379 (Hotline)
9-1-1
(904) 248-7000
(407) 648-6333
(813) 483-4200
(407) 384-2411
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Orlando Campus
Agency
Location
Emergency Phone Number
Orlando Police Department
100 South Hughey Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 246-2470 (Non-emergency)
400 S Orange AVE
Orlando, Florida 32801
407-246-2390 (non-emergency)
133 South Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 737-2300 (Non-emergency)
133 South Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 737-2300 (Non-emergency)
9400 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 351-8500 (Non-emergency)
Tampa General Hospital
1 Davis Blvd., Ste 203
Tampa, Florida 33601
Harbor House
PO Box 680748
Orlando, Florida 32868
(407) 886-2244 (Non-emergency)
1920 E. Lake Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
9-1-1
Orlando Fire Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Orlando
Center
Regional
Medical
Dr. Phillips Hospital
Florida
Center
Poison
Information
Rape Crisis Center
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
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9-1-1
9-1-1
*FHP (star 347) for cell phones
9-1-1
9-1-1
1-800-222-1222
407-886-2856 (Hotline)
9-1-1
(407) 939-3200 (Non-emergency)
850 Trafalgar Court #400,
Maitland, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
The Weather Channel
FBI
Secret Service
U.S. Marshal
ATF
Weather Info
Radio
Television
(407) 875-9976
(407) 648-6333
(407) 648-6326
(407) 384-2411
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Sanford Campus
Agency
Location
Emergency Phone Number
Sanford Police Department
815 Historic Goldsboro Blvd
Sanford, Florida 32771
(407) 688-5070 (Non-emergency)
150 Bush Boulevard
Sanford, Florida 32773
(407) 665-5175 (non-emergency)
1551 E. International Speedway
Blvd
DeLand, Florida32724
(386) 736-5350 (Non-emergency)
4451 Florida 46
Sanford, Florida 32771
(407) 330-3412 (Non-emergency)
1401
W
Seminole
Blvd
Sanford, Florida 32771
866-463-7395 (Non-emergency)
9-1-1
Tampa General Hospital
1 Davis Blvd., Ste 203
Tampa, Florida 33601
Harbor House
PO Box 680748
Orlando, Florida 32868
(407) 886-2244 (Non-emergency)
1920 E. Lake Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-3200 (Non-emergency)
850 Trafalgar Court #400, Maitland,
Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
The Weather Channel
1-800-222-1222
Sanford Fire Department
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida Hospital Centra Care
Central
Hospital
Florida
Center
Florida
Poison
Regional
Information
Rape Crisis Center
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
FBI
Secret Service
U.S. Marshal
ATF
Weather Info
Radio
Television
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9-1-1
9-1-1
*FHP (star 347) for cell phones
9-1-1
9-1-1
407-886-2856 (Hotline)
9-1-1
(407) 875-9976
(407) 648-6333
(407) 648-6326
(407) 384-2411
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2011 Crime Statistics
Auburndale Campus
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - On campus
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred On Campus.
Total occurrences On campus
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - Public Property
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred on Public Property.
Total occurrences on Public Property
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
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Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - On campus
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred
On campus. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
27
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - Public Property
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred on
Public Property. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
28
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - On campus
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred On Campus.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - Public Property
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred on Public Property.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
29
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - On campus
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred On Campus for each of the
following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Auburndale (446552004)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - Public Property
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred on Public Property for each of
the following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
30
Brandon Campus
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - On campus
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred On Campus.
Total occurrences On campus
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - Public Property
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred on Public Property.
Total occurrences on Public Property
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
31
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - On campus
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred
On campus. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - Public Property
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred on
Public Property. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
33
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - On campus
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred On Campus.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - Public Property
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred on Public Property.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
34
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - On campus
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred On Campus for each of the
following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Brandon (446552005)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - Public Property
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred on Public Property for each of
the following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
35
Mt. Dora Campus
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - On campus
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred On Campus.
Total occurrences On campus
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - Public Property
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred on Public Property.
Total occurrences on Public Property
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
36
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - On campus
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred
On campus. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
37
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - Public Property
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred on
Public Property. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
38
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - On campus
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred On Campus.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - Public Property
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred on Public Property.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
39
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - On campus
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred On Campus for each of the
following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Mount Dora (446552003)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - Public Property
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred on Public Property for each of
the following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
40
Orlando Campus
Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - On campus
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred On Campus.
Total occurrences On campus
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
1
1
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - Public Property
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred on Public Property.
Total occurrences on Public Property
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
41
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - On campus
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have
occurred On campus. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Criminal offense
2013
Total
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a motor
vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
42
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Criminal offense
2012
Total
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2012
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a motor
vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Criminal offense
2011
Total
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2011
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
b. Negligent manslaughter
43
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - Public Property
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have
occurred on Public Property. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Criminal offense
2013
Total
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a motor
vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Criminal offense
2012
Total
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2012
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a motor
vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Criminal offense
2011
Total
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2011
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
b. Negligent manslaughter
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Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - On campus
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred On Campus.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
0
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
0
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
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Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - Public Property
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred on Public Property.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
0
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
0
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - On Campus
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred On Campus for each of the
following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
0
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
0
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
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Institution: Main Campus (446552001)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - Public Property
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred on Public Property for each of
the following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
0
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
0
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
0
0
Caveat:
If you have changed prior years’ data, you must add a caveat explaining the change. Use the following format: “For (YEAR),
Line (X) was changed from (A) to (B) because (REASON).”
Sanford Campus
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - On campus
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred On Campus.
Total occurrences On campus
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
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Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Criminal Offenses - Public Property
For each of the following criminal offenses, enter the number reported to have occurred on Public Property.
Total occurrences on Public Property
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
Incest
0
Statutory rape
0
e. Robbery
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
g. Burglary
0
h. Motor vehicle theft (Do not include theft from a motor vehicle)
0
i. Arson
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - On campus
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred
On campus. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
2011
2012
2013
Race
Religion
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Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
b. Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Hate Crimes - Public Property
For the criminal offenses listed below, first enter the total number of Hate Crimes that were reported to have occurred on
Public Property. Then break down each total by category of bias (e.g., race, religion).
Occurrences of Hate crimes
Total by year
Category of Bias for crimes reported in 2013
Criminal offense
Race
Religion
Sexual
orientation
Gender
Disability
Ethnicity/
National origin
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c. Sex offenses - Forcible
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
d. Sex offenses - Non-forcible
0
2011
a. Murder/ Non-negligent
manslaughter
2012
2013
b. Negligent manslaughter
Incest
0
0
0
0
0
0
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statutory rape
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
e. Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
f. Aggravated assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
g. Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
h. Motor vehicle theft
(Do not include theft from a
motor vehicle)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
i. Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
j. Simple assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
k. Larceny-theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
l. Intimidation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
m. Destruction/damage/
vandalism of property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Arrests - On campus
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred On Campus.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
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Arrests - Public Property
Enter the number of Arrests for each of the following crimes that occurred on Public Property.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of Arrests
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - On campus
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred On Campus for each of the
following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Institution: Southern Technical College - Sanford (446552002)
User ID: C4465521
Disciplinary Actions - Public Property
Enter the number of persons referred for disciplinary action for crimes that occurred on Public Property for each of
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the following categories.
Do not include disciplinary actions that were strictly for school policy violations.
If the disciplinary action is the result of an arrest, please do not count it here; count the violation as 1 arrest.
Do NOT include drunkenness or driving under the influence in Liquor law violations.
Number of persons referred for
Disciplinary Action
Crime
2011
2012
2013
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
0
b. Drug abuse violations
0
c. Liquor law violations
0
Caveat:
Sexual Misconduct Policy in Compliance with Violence Against Women Act
Reauthorization of 2013
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Southern Technical College (herein referred to as “STC”) is committed to creating and maintaining a
community where all individuals who participate in STC programs and activities can work and learn together
in an atmosphere free of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation.
STC prohibits sexual harassment and sexual violence. Such behavior violates both law and STC policy. The STC will
respond promptly and effectively to reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence and will take appropriate
action to prevent, to correct, and when necessary, discipline behavior that constitutes sexual harassment and /
or sexual Violence, or otherwise violates the Violence against Women Act (herein referred to as “VAWA Policy”).
SCOPE OF POLICY
The VAWA Policy applies to all STC employees and students.
PROHIBITED ACTS AND DEFINITIONS
The VAWA Policy prohibits sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and
other acts that as defined below:
Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal,
nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is conduct that explicitly or implicitly affects
a person’s employment or education or interferes with a person’s work or educational performance or creates an
environment such that a reasonable person would find the conduct intimidating, hostile, or offensive. Sexual
harassment includes sexual violence (see definition below). STC will respond to reports of any such conduct in
accordance with the VAWA, or other applicable, Policy.
Sexual harassment may include incidents between any members of the STC community, including faculty, staff or
other employees, students or third parties such as, but not limited to: vendors, contractors, and visitors. Sexual
harassment may occur in hierarchical relationships, between peers, or between individuals of the same sex or
opposite sex. To determine whether the reported conduct constitutes sexual harassment, consideration shall be
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given to the record of the conduct as a whole and to the totality of the circumstances, including the context in
which the conduct occurred.
Sexual Violence is defined as physical sexual acts engaged without the consent of the other person or when the
other person is unable to consent to the activity. Sexual violence includes sexual assault, rape, battery, and sexual
coercion; domestic violence; dating violence; and stalking.
Domestic Violence Is defined as any felony or misdemeanor crime committed by a current or former spouse of
the victim; person the victim has a child with; an individual who lives, or has lived, with the victim as a spouse, or
a person similarly situated to a spouse; and any other person committing an act “against an adult or youth victim
who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
Dating Violence is defined as abuse committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a
romantic or intimate nature with the victim.
Sexual Assault occurs when physical sexual activity is engaged without the consent of the other person or when
the other person is unable to consent to the activity. The activity or conduct may include physical force, violence,
threat, or intimidation, ignoring the objections of the other person, causing the other person’s intoxication or
incapacitation through the use of drugs or alcohol, or taking advantage of the other person’s incapacitation
(including voluntary intoxication).
Forcible Sexual Offense is defined as any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that
person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
Non-Forcible Sexual Offense is defined as unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse. There are two types of Nonforcible Sex Offenses:
• Incest is non-forcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees
wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
• Statutory Rape is non-forcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of
consent.
Consent is informed. Consent is an affirmative, unambiguous, and conscious decision by each participant to
engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity. Consent is voluntary. It must be given without coercion, force,
threats, or intimidation. Consent means positive cooperation in the act or expression of intent to engage in the
act pursuant to an exercise of free will.
Consent is revocable. Consent to some form of sexual activity does not imply consent to other forms of sexual
activity. Consent to sexual activity on one occasion is not consent to engage in sexual activity on another occasion.
A current or previous dating or sexual relationship, by itself, is not sufficient to constitute consent. Even in the
context of a relationship, there must be mutual consent to engage in sexual activity. Consent must be ongoing
throughout a sexual encounter and can be revoked at any time. Once consent is withdrawn, the sexual activity
must stop immediately.
Consent cannot be given when a person is incapacitated. A person cannot consent if s/he is unconscious or
coming in and out of consciousness. A person cannot consent if s/he is under the threat of violence, bodily injury
or other forms of coercion. A person cannot consent if his/her understanding of the act is affected by a physical or
mental impairment.
For purposes of this Policy, the age of consent is the age consistent with Florida Law.
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Incapacitation is defined as the physical and/or mental inability to make informed, rational judgments. States of
incapacitation include, but are not limited to, unconsciousness, sleep, and blackouts. Where alcohol or drugs are
involved, incapacitation is defined with respect to how the alcohol or other drugs consumed affects a person’s
decision-making capacity, awareness of consequences, and ability to make fully informed judgments. Being
intoxicated by drugs or alcohol does not diminish one’s responsibility to obtain consent. The factors to be
considered when determining whether consent was given include whether the accused knew, or whether a
reasonable person should have known, that the complainant was incapacitated.
Stalking is behavior in which a person repeatedly engages in conduct directed at a specific person that places that
person in reasonable fear of his or her safety or the safety of others.
CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS
The VAWA Policy covers unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Consensual romantic relationships between
members of the STC community are subject to other STC policies outlined in the Employee and/or Student
Handbooks. While a consensual romantic relationship between members of the STC community may begin or
continue for some time without issue, as relationships change they may evolve into situations that lead to charges
of sexual harassment or sexual violence.
GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION DISCRIMINATION
Harassment that is not sexual in nature but is based on gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex- or
gender-stereotyping, or sexual orientation also is prohibited by STC, as part of its nondiscrimination policy, if it
denies or limits a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from STC educational programs, employment, or
services. While discrimination based on these factors may be distinguished from sexual harassment, these types
of discrimination may contribute to the creation of a hostile work or academic environment. Thus, in determining
whether a hostile environment due to sexual harassment exists, the STC may take into account acts of
discrimination based on gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex- or gender-stereotyping, or sexual
orientation.
RETALIATION
The VAWA Policy prohibits retaliation against a person who reports sexual harassment, sexual violence or other
types of harassment, or someone who assists another person with a VAWA complaint, or a person who
participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complain under the VAWA Policy. Retaliation
includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment or education.
REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Any member of the STC community may report conduct that may constitute a violation of VAWA, including sexual
harassment or sexual violence, to any supervisor, manager, or the Title IX Officer. An individual who believes he or
she has been subjected to sexual harassment or sexual violence may file a complaint or grievance pursuant to the
applicable complaint resolution or grievance procedures as outlined in the Employee and/or Student Handbooks.
Such complaint or grievance may be filed either instead of or in addition to making a report of sexual harassment
to the Title IX Officer. A complaint or grievance alleging sexual harassment or sexual violence must meet all the
requirements under the applicable complaint resolution or grievance procedure, including time limits for filing.
If the person to whom harassment normally would be reported is the individual accused of harassment, reports
may be made to any manager, supervisor, or designated employee. Managers, supervisors, and designated
employees are required to notify the Title IX Officer or other appropriate official designated to review and
investigate sexual harassment complaints when a report is received.
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Any manager, supervisor, or designated employee responsible for reporting or responding to sexual harassment
or sexual violence who knew about the incident and took no action to stop it or failed to report the prohibited act
may be subject to disciplinary action.
Reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence should be brought forward as soon as possible after the alleged
conduct occurs. Prompt reporting will better enable STC to respond, determine the issues, and provide an
appropriate remedy and/or action. All incidents should be reported even if a significant amount of time has
passed. However, delaying a report may impede STC’s ability to conduct an investigation and/or to take
appropriate remedial actions.
An individual who has made a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence also may file a separate complaint or
grievance alleging that the actions taken in response to the report of sexual harassment or sexual violence did not
follow the VAWA Policy. Such a complaint or grievance may not be filed to address a disciplinary sanction imposed
upon the accused. Any complaint or grievance regarding the resolution of a report of sexual harassment or sexual
violence must be filed within EEOC time limits for filing a charge. The time period for filing begins on the date the
individual was notified of the outcome of the sexual harassment or sexual violence investigation or other
resolution process pursuant to the VAWA Policy, and/or of the actions taken by the administration in response to
the report of sexual harassment or sexual violence, whichever is later.
RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE
STC will provide a written explanation of available rights and options, including procedures to follow, when the
STC receives a report that the student or employee has been a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking, whether the offense occurred on- or off-campus or in connection with any STC program.
Upon a finding of sexual harassment or sexual violence, STC may offer remedies to the individual or individuals
harmed by the harassment and/or violence consistent with applicable complaint resolution and grievance
procedures. Both the complainant and the alleged perpetrator will be notified, in writing, about the outcome of
the complaint and any appeal.
PRIVACY
STC shall protect the privacy of individuals involved in a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence to the
extent permitted by law and STC policies. A report of sexual harassment or sexual violence may result in the
gathering of extremely sensitive information about individuals in the STC community. While such information is
considered confidential, STC policy regarding access to public records and disclosure of personal information may
require disclosure of certain information concerning a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence. In such
cases, every effort shall be made to redact the records in order to protect the privacy of individuals. An individual
who has made a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence may be advised of sanctions imposed against the
accused when the individual needs to be aware of the sanction in order for it to be fully effective (such as
restrictions on communication or contact with the individual who made the report). In addition, when the offense
involves a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act permits
disclosure to the complainant the final results of a disciplinary proceeding against the alleged accused, regardless
of whether the STC concluded that a violation was committed. Information regarding disciplinary action taken
against the accused shall not be disclosed without the accused’s consent, unless permitted by law as noted above,
or unless it is necessary to ensure compliance with the action or the safety of individuals.
REQUESTS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
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Confidential resources, outside/third party counseling sources are available for individuals who may be interested
in bringing a report of sexual harassment or sexual violence with a safe place to discuss their concerns and are
posted on the STC website.
Individuals who consult with confidential resources shall be advised that their discussions in these settings are not
considered reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence and that without additional action by the individual,
the discussions will not result in any action by the STC to resolve their concerns.
An individual’s requests regarding the confidentiality of reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence will be
considered in determining an appropriate response; however, such requests will be considered in the dual
contexts of the STC’s legal obligation to ensure a working and learning environment free from sexual harassment
and sexual violence and the due process rights of the accused to be informed of the allegations and their source.
Some level of disclosure may be necessary to ensure a complete and fair investigation, although the STC will
comply with requests for confidentiality to the extent possible.
EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF VAWA POLICY
STC reserves the right to determine on case by case basis, with regard to proven or admitted violations of the
VAWA Policy, disciplinary action to be taken with regard to any STC employee.
Disciplinary action resulting from a determination that a violation of the VAWA policy occurred, may include but
are not limited to: unpaid suspension from work, altered work schedule, training or education specific to the
offense, and termination of employment without the opportunity to re-apply for future employment. STC, at its
sole discretion may also combine various disciplinary actions it deems appropriate for the violation finding.
The final decision for any disciplinary action taken will be made at the sole discretion of the STC Responsible
officers and communicated by the Title IX Coordinator. This decision may not be appealed.
STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF VAWA POLICY
STC reserves the right to determine on case by case basis, with regard to proven or admitted violations of the
VAWA Policy, disciplinary action to be taken with regard to any STC student.
Disciplinary action resulting from a determination that a violation of the VAWA policy occurred, may include but
are not limited to: suspension from school, altered class schedule, training or education specific to the offense,
community service requirements at a location determined by the school, and withdrawal from the school without
the opportunity to re-enroll. STC, at its sole discretion may also combine various disciplinary actions it deems
appropriate for the violation finding.
The final decision for any disciplinary action taken will be made at the sole discretion of the STC Responsible
Officers and communicated by the Title IX Coordinator. This decision may not be appealed.
ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION
The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates complaints of unlawful harassment,
including sexual violence, in employment. The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
investigates complaints of unlawful harassment and sexual violence by students in educational programs or
activities. These agencies may serve as neutral fact finders and attempt to facilitate the voluntary resolution of
disputes with the parties. For more information, contact the nearest office of the EEOC or OCR.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS
President/CEO, Pedro De Guzman
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Title IX Administrator/Vice President of Operations, Lori Moran
3940 North Dean Road
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 671-9922
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